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From not wanting to clean their room to scaredy cats; bad reasons to call 911
Saskatchewan RCMP have once again released their 'Top 10 Reasons To Not Call 911' list, drawn from actual calls in 2024. They ranged from youth calling because their parents were making them clean the...
Jan 07, 2025
Donald Trump says he will go ahead with tariff threat against Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON - United States president-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his plans to impose tariffs on Canada in his first news conference since the certification of his election win. Trump says h...
Jan 07, 2025
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of ...
Jan 07, 2025
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
NEW YORK (AP) - A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn c...
Jan 07, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump as an appeals court weighs a cha...
Jan 07, 2025
Redblacks sign veteran Canadian DB Justin Howell to one-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive back Justin Howell to a one-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 31-year-old from Bradford, Ont., had seven defensive tackle...
Jan 07, 2025
Toronto Raptors waive centre Bruno Fernando, free up roster spot
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Bruno Fernando, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this s...
Jan 07, 2025
Thunder-Cavaliers game on Wednesday night is a historic collision of teams on winning streaks
Best in the Eastern Conference. Best in the Western Conference. The best shooting team in the NBA vs. the best defensive team in the NBA. A matchup like only two others in league history. Clear the ca...
Jan 07, 2025
Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year. However, it says ...
Jan 07, 2025
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down...
Jan 07, 2025
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